On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest will take place from 1900 to 2130UTC, using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Moving on to the final Sunday of the month, the 25th, there are two events. First, the UK Microwave Group Cumulative Contest takes place on 5.7-24GHz. It’s the fourth leg out of the 5-leg series. Running from 0600 to 1800UTC and using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Finally, the IRTS 2m Counties contest is one in which non-EI stations can win an award. Last year there were only eight entries to this event, although the leading stations made dozens of contacts, so if you take part please submit a log – especially if you live in Northern Ireland. Running from 1300 to 1500UTC and using SSB and FM, the exchanges is signal report and serial number and EI and GI stations also give their county.